Othello’s Deli
“I've stopped by at midnight, and I've noticed people stopping by for coffee and breakfast in the wee hours of the morning.”
“Othello is aways open and even has a grocery aisle which is great as I tend to forget to buy ingredients at the supermarket.”
“The first thing you notice when you get a hero here is…this size.”
Othello’s Deli
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
5 reviews
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For some reason, Othello's Deli is mentioned twice. I did a review for it's previous location. Now it is about a half block away. Different location, same great food & service. I am more than happy to give them a second glowing review.
I walk by Othello's on the way home from work. Sometimes, if I have worked late or don't want to cook anything for dinner, I'll stop by.
The hot meals are usually very good. They change from day to day, but if you are there when they have their pot roast or brisket, I highly recommend it.
Where they really excel is with their sandwiches. The sandwiches on their menu are great. My personal favorites are the Empire State, the Bronx Bomber, and the Derek Jeter. They also make a very good sandwich which is like a Reuben, but with bacon. I forget the name (the Hollywood?). Of course, they will make any sandwich you ask. They have a great selection of cold cuts & cheeses, as well as any side salad you may want (potato, macaroni, coleslaw, etc.)
They also make a very decent Philly cheesesteak.
The service is always good and friendly, even when the place is crowded and busy.
The deli is also a very decent grocery. The prices will be higher than in a supermarket, but not outrageously so. They also have a great selection of beers. For a small place, it's pretty well stocked.
Unless the hours have changed recently, I don't believe they are opened 24 hours. However, they do come pretty close (maybe 22 hours?). I've stopped by at midnight, and I've noticed people stopping by for coffee and breakfast in the wee hours of the morning.
They do take credit cards, but I believe that there is a $10 minimum.
This place has not moved, it's in the same location, There really shouldn't be two listings.
Anyway here is the review that still is there on the other one with pic.
The first thing you notice when you get a hero here is…this size. This has to be one of the biggest sandwiches I have seen, I could only eat half. The bread I'm guessing is a semolina cause it has a yellowish color and I don't think it's egg. I got the God Father I think, Salami, Pepperoni and Sopressata, pretty much an Italian.
This was very good to say the least and it's really the only thing you should eat for the day.
So far I had eggs and bacon on a bagel and ham an cheese hero sandwich and I loved both.
They deliver and every time it has been fast and easy.
The food is super fresh as the place is the busiest place in Astoria.
I've gotta try other things.
The deli itself is a no frills deli. There are a few seats inside as well as outside. This place looks exactly like a deli would look like, but the sandwiches were pretty solid. There are a shit ton of different sandwiches, so take your time looking at the menu. The guys running the counter run it like a well oiled machine, they are quick and efficient.
The food:
Derek Jeter- chicken cutlet, deluxe ham, bacon, melted Swiss & Russian dressing. This was a solid sandwich, but it could be tweaked. In terms of the good, the chicken cutlet itself and the Swiss cheese were excellent, the Russian dressing was nice. The bread I wasn't too crazy about, it was on the hard/dry side. My friend got his sandwich on Italian bread with sesame seeds on his which was the much better option. Will definitely come back. yelp.com/user_local_phot…
Frank Sinatra- Prosciutto, Provolone, fried eggplant, roasted peppers & balsamic vinaigrette. I was thinking this sandwich would be dynamite, but I thought the sandwich was too salty and there really wasn't the balsamic vinaigrette present. The sandwich just seemed dry and salty. And the eggplant was chewy. yelp.com/user_local_phot…
This is a well stocked deli with a large menu and consistently delicious food. Their sandwiches are perfection and I eat them for dinner at least twice a week. My absolute favorite is the Bad Boy, with the Chicken Cordon Bleu coming in as a close second. If I'm starving, I can eat an entire hero solo; the nice thing is, if I'm only moderately hungry, it's large enough to split with another person.
They have a decent variety of snacks (chips, candy, ice cream, frozen pizza, etc.), soups, basic cleaning supplies, as well as a small selection of fresh produce and vegetable platters/veggie dips. You can definitely go there to grab a few last minute items if you're having a small gathering or if you just need snacks for your evening in. Their beer selection is pretty impressive; overall, Othello's just has a better supply of everything than you'd expect from a local deli.
The workers are extremely friendly and always have a smile on their face, which is always nice. Othello's is by far the best neighborhood deli.